Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Brain computer chip implants coming soon

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you install a Neuralink chip in your head? I tell you all the reasons why you might, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

How to find the lowest price online

31 May 2023

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Are you really getting the best deal on Amazon? Check out these tips to get the best bang for your buck, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad cho...

Stealth wealth — ditching your iPhone case

31 May 2023

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The key to looking ultra-rich? Skip phone protection. Listen to my 60-podcast to reveal why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

See all the data your car collects on you

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your car is a computer on wheels. How much info does it store on you? Get the answer in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Why does Shaquille O'Neal keep dodging the law?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should celebrities be accountable for endorsing FTX? Let me explain why they ought to be in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices....

3 signs of an AI voice scam

29 May 2023

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Get a call from your child panicking? Here's how to tell if it's a scam or not, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Remembering Memorial Day

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While enjoying Memorial Day festivities, let's also pause to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Learn more about your ad choices....

Get a "double VPN" for double safety

28 May 2023

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Need to be extra safe online? Here's why having two VPNs is a good idea, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

When AI takes your job, will you know it?

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business experiencing a slowdown? I tell you why AI could be the cause, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Control your TV from your smartphone

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't track down the remote? I've got a nifty trick for when you've looked everywhere, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Netflix Cracks Down

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Password sharing for free is over. Is the streaming company making a big mistake? Here's my take in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

3 things you can do with a dead iPhone

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think your phone just ran out of juice? Hold on, I'll explain why it might still have some power left in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choice...

The Musk-Twitter-DeSantis Disaster

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Twitter ready to replace old-school news media? I tell you why it's far from it, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Find the mastermind behind every scam website

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to unravel the mystery of a website's creator? I reveal the magic trick to unmask them, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

The legality of going cashless

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to bid farewell to your wallet? Here's why cash is your secret weapon for privacy, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Track your luggage with these airlines

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jet-setting soon? Ditch the AirTag! I've got the scoop on airlines that'll track your bags for you, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Why 70 Million Americans lost $40 million to phone scams last year

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are so many folks are getting duped? The surprising truth in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

This California startup will pay you for your personal data

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what's in it for you? In this one-minute podcast, I'll reveal the intriguing offer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

How to see everything you've done on Facebook

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a blast from the past? In 60 seconds, I'll show you how to unearth those cringe-worthy likes and comments you've left behind.  Learn more a...

Get GPS directions from Arnold Schwarzenegger

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of hearing Siri give you directions? Here's the way to make your own GPS voice guide in just one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Indiana Jones is back — with a bit of AI enhancing

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI takeover the big screen? Here's why filmmakers need not fear, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The super secret menu on your TV

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to get your TV's display just right? Here's the secret to accessing all your TV's customization settings, in one minute. Learn more about y...

Why I sent back Amazon's creepy, new household robot

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Amazon Astro be a data-harvester? In one minute, I'll tell you why this new bot could share your home's dirty secrets.  Learn more about yo...

Turn your phone into a metal detector

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to uncover your teeny-tiny metal treasures? Here's how your phone can detect them in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

The tidal wave of ChatGPT scams

20 May 2023

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Is ChatGPT the next get-rich-quick scheme? Let me tell you what promises to avoid falling for, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Attend Harvard (online) for free

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn’t it be fun to tell people that you went to Harvard? Take a class online, and you can. Get the details in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your...

The death of ownership

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many subscriptions are you already paying for? Here's why you can't use what you buy without a monthly fee, in just one minute. Learn more about y...

These words trigger Siri, Alexa and Google Home

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your voice assistant is always listening in? Here's how you can wake them up on accident, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choic...

What AI itself believes to be a god

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

68% of Americans believe that AI could put the future of humanity at risk. In this 60-second podcast, I'll reveal exactly why they're onto something. ...

Here's what to do with a stolen laptop

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your computer is the key to all your data. What happens if you lose it? I have tips to protect you, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Crashing an airplane for YouTube views

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

YouTuber Trevor Jacob crashed his plane for a sponsorship deal. Was it a bad idea? I give you the details in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more abou...

Track your local air quality with these apps

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concerned about what you're breathing in? I've got some great tools, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's new Reality Pro: the hype, expectations versus reality

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could this VR headset replace the iPhone? Here's why it could be the biggest disruptor in tech history, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choice...

This font sucks up the most ink

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it Comic Sans, Times New Roman or Arial? I reveal the answer, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Requiem for Mark Zuckerburg's Metaverse

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Metaverse is dead. Here's why Zuck's dreams of a grand virtual world failed, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Bad Wi-Fi? This trick will fix it

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your internet connection frustratingly slow? Try this one simple trick to boost your connection speed, revealed in my 60-second podcast. Learn more...

More QR code dangers

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think you're safe scanning QR codes? Before you scan, here's what you need to know in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

How to erase unsightly objects from your photos

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your perfect selfie ruined by distracting background clutter? Don't delete it just yet! Get my quick photo-editing tips, in one minute.  Learn mor...

The U.S. Postal Service job scam

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want a job with USPS? Don't make this huge online mistake, I share it in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Which country has the most phone addicts?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think it's the U.S.? You could be onto something. I have the answer in this one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Shocking truth about Amazon Clinic

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your private medical info safe? Here's my take, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jobs that ChatGPT has already eliminated

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is ChatGPT coming for your job? It's already taken over this role, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 ways to spot legit-looking scam websites

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sure that site you're on is the real deal? Here are some ways to tell, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Fast-track your travels with this mobile passport app

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to breeze through U.S. customs after traveling abroad? In this 60-second podcast, I'll share an app that can help you get through in no time. Lea...

Why multitasking is impossible

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Juggling tons of tasks? Here's why that's not as efficient as you think, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google's big plan to kill the password

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to say goodbye to your old passcode? I tell you why they're a privacy win, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Voice cloning is already on the air

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Viral AI-generated songs by famous artists are hard to stop. Here's why in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The secret phone ID giving away your personal details

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are advertisers and marketers tracking you? Here's an inside look, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's co-founder says AI is already killing people

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, will AI eventually take over and rule us all? What Steve Wozniak has to say, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Are your nudes safe in the cloud?

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it safe to store sensitive docs in the cloud? Here's my answer, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AirTag stalking dilemma

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the end AirTag stalking? Take a look inside the safety feature that brought Apple and Google together, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad...

Got a security cam? Make sure you're not breaking the law

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not sure about the legal rules of recording in your state? Stay out of trouble by learning the rules in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about you...

No one is sweating the writers' strike more than Netflix

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why spotlight Netflix and not Hulu, Apple or Paramount? Get the reason in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Steps to take if your device is lost, stolen, or broken

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lose track of your phone? Don't panic just yet – here's what you need to do, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

3 ways to remove your image from Google

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embarassing pics show up in Google's search engine? Here are the ways to take them down, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Beware of the restaurant QR Code Scam

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sacn a QR code? Here's why you need to make sure its from a reputable place, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Another example of why TikTok is a danger to America

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a dangerous spy tool for China on your phone? I give you the details, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The hidden cost of using ChatGPT for free

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to pay to use ChatGPT, so what are you giving away to use it? I have your answer, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The world's biggest porn website blocks the entire state of Utah

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the reasoning behind the move? I tell you in my one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A web browser for people with ADHD

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Overwhelmed by tabs and digital clutter? In just 60 seconds, I'll introduce you to the perfect web browser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Who's the narcissist?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does taking a selfie mean you're completely self-involved? In just one minute, I explore why that may not always be the case. Learn more about your ad...

5 tricks to speed up your slow computer

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Computer running at a snail’s pace? I give you tips and tricks to speed it up without breaking the bank, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad c...

The most superficial website, ever

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hot enough to date that supermodel or not? I tell you what this dating site thinks, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Why Temu and Shein are dangerous

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Give up your data for low prices? I tell you why that's not worth in, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use Google Maps to save big $ on gas

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gas prices are going way up. I tell you how Google Maps can save the day, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

You can't just factory reset your old phone to sell it

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trading in your old phone? Here's why you need to protect your privacy before handing it over, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Why Chinese hackers are winning

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious why China is so good at hacking? I dish the dirt in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your security cam to work without Wi-Fi

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live in an area with spotty wireless coverage? I have a way to monitor your property without it, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

What does ChatGPT think of you?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Daily Mail asked ChatGPT to generate a cliché about residents in each of the fifty states. Here's what it wrote back, in 60 seconds.  Learn more...

Scammers only need 3 seconds to steal your voice

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Receive a strange phone call? I tell you why staying silent is the smartest move to make, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

More bad news for electric vehicles

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are electric vehicles really the solution to our transportation problems? Here's my take, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Your smartwatch is 30x filthier than a toilet

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When did you last give your watch a good clean? The nasty truth in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

A social media horror story

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you really keeping tabs on your kids' online activities? I have a story every parent needs to hear in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about y...

4 items Amazon won't let you return

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sending back a product to Amazon? I reveal why you need to check return policy first, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Why you should avoid crypto and other cyber currency

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the crypto craze losing steam amid rising scams and government regulations? I have the inside scoop in this 60-second podcast.  Learn more about y...

iPhone buttdial 911? Don't hang up

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Accidentally dial emergency services?  In one minute, I'll explain why it's important to stay on the line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Fake ChatGPT apps

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when scam artists get ahold of ChatGPT? I have some tips on what to look out for in this 60-second podcast. Learn more about your ad choi...

Save big on subscriptions with your library card

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Got a library card? I'll tell you how to access a range of free subscriptions in my one-minute podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

UK Minister: Jail social media owners who publish "harmful" content

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Post a "harmful" comment online? I tell you why a UK Minister wants to put you to jail, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

See and edit your online reviews

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Make a nasty comment on Google that you want to take back? I have the steps, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Don't buy a MacBook now

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning to buy the latest Apple product? In one minute, I'll tell you why you should hold off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Burner phones are good for a lot of things

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the middle of an emergency? I share why a burner phone is always good to have on hand, in one minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Netflix crackdown hurdles

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when Netflix said it would put a halt on password sharing? Here's why that hasn't happened just yet, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad ...

Should your business use ChatGPT and to what degree?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working with trade secrets, confidential agreements, or legal documents? Think twice before using ChatGPT. In just one minute, I'll explain why. Learn...

Your video backdrop speaks volumes

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have an important Zoom meeting? Make sure you don't blow it it with these video backgrounds, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Smart sprinklers are dang smart

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to save money on your water bill and still enjoy a lush, green lawn? Here's why you should pay attention to smart sprinklers, in one minute.  Le...

The Communist China spy apps in your phone

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to keep your data safe from prying eyes? I have the apps to avoid in this one-minute podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

5 texting shortcuts people over 35 don't know

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you "trill" enough to know what's "lit" with Gen Z? If you have no clue what I'm saying, get up to date in this one-minute podcast. Learn more abo...

Electric bike's hidden deadly danger

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, your e-bike is fast. But is it worth your life? I give you the scoop in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Are you revealing too much with your username?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your username, not your password, serves as your first line of defense against hackers. Here's how to make it strong, in one minute.  Learn more abou...

Web browser Opera makes a dangerous and diabolical comeback

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Opera was one of the first free web browsers. Here's why you need to delete the latest iterable right now, in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad cho...

Remove location data before sharing photos with strangers

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’re capturing a lot more than a selfie when you take a picture with your smartphone. In 1 minute, how to send just the pic and no private info. L...

DJI pulls out all the stops with the latest drone

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world's most popular drone maker just one-upped itself. The problem? Most will never be able to afford it. Get the details in 1 minute. Learn more...

Is it time to let robots mow the lawn?

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mowing the lawn is backbusting work. In 60 seconds, how to find the best bot to do it for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

How WFH employees are cheating with ChatGPT

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT has made some jobs so easy that people are taking on multiple positions with multiple employers. Get my take on how just how dishonest this is...

Run a free background check on yourself

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The internet makes it easy for everyone to know what you're up to. Here's how to combat that, in one minute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Eliminate noisy distractions while asleep

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let your smartphone ruin your sleep. In 60 seconds, learn how to optimize its settings for better rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

FBI warns - never use public smartphone charging stations

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Low phone battery? Don't charge it on a public USB port. In 60 seconds, find out why you'll be tracked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

The state of Arkansas does what the Federal Government won't

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Need an ID to be on social? Here's why Arkansas says you should, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI imaging comes to porn - and people are buying

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is that sizzling photo the real deal or AI? I tell you why for some folks it doesn't matter, in 60 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...